The World Market for Primary Elements, 2 nd Edition Overview

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1 The World Market for Primary Elements, 2 nd Edition Overview Daniel Bernoulli Publication Date: Q Water Street Wakefield, MA United States [1] [1] (fax)

2 2 The World Market for Primary Elements, 2 nd Edition Flow Research is announcing a new market study called The World Market for Primary Elements, 2 nd Edition. The study plans to determine the size of the worldwide market in 2017, and the market shares of all major suppliers. Market forecasts through 2022 will be included. This study will focus on several important objectives: To provide the 2017 market size in US dollars and unit volume for primary elements worldwide To provide 2017 market shares of the leading suppliers of primary elements worldwide To provide a forecast of the growth market for primary elements in dollars and unit volumes through 2022 To provide segmented data both on a worldwide basis and for each of eight global regions To provide a product analysis for the significant suppliers of primary elements To identify the industries and applications where primary elements are used, and to identify market growth sectors To provide market and product strategies for suppliers of primary elements worldwide To provide company profiles for the significant suppliers of primary elements worldwide Rationale for Study Flow Research published the 1 st edition of our worldwide primary elements study in We have continued to follow the primary elements market regularly through successive editions of Volume X: The World Market for Flowmeters and providing quarterly updates in our Market Barometer ( We have received requests for a more detailed look at the primary elements market. Since our last primary elements study, much has happened in economies and industries, especially those affected by fluctuations in oil prices. Now that oil prices have stabilized, we see a more positive outlook for primary elements and related instrumentation. As a result, this is an optimal time to accurately quantify the size and growth of this technology, and to provide a comprehensive view of its market. Background of Study Primary elements have been used for flow measurement since the 18 th and 19 th centuries. One of the most common types of primary elements is the orifice plate. In 1896, Max Gehre, a German engineer, received a patent on an orifice meter. The first commercial orifice plate meter appeared in 1909 and was used to measure steam flow. Shortly thereafter, the oil and gas industry began using orifice plate meters because of their ease of standardization and low maintenance. The first patent for the use of a Pitot tube to measure velocity in pipes was given to Henry Fladd of St. Louis, Missouri, in The Venturi tube was invented by an Italian

3 3 physicist named Giovanni Battista Venturi in In 1887, Clemens Herschel used Venturi s work to develop the first commercial flowmeter based on it. His version of the Venturi flowmeter became known as the Herschel Standard Venturi. Herschel published his paper called The Venturi Water Meter in In 1970, a company called BIF introduced the Universal Venturi Tube. More than 125 suppliers worldwide now offer primary elements for use in flow measurement. Key Issues Addressed in This Study The growth outlook for primary elements worldwide and by region The chief types of primary elements manufactured New product developments The integration of different types of primary elements into a single unit The encroachment of new-technology flowmeters into the primary elements market The large number of primary elements suppliers in the market Mergers and acquisitions of primary elements suppliers Primary elements included in this study Orifice Measuring Points (Averaging) Pitot Tubes Venturi Tubes Flow Nozzles Other (e.g., Cone, Wedge, Laminar Flow) Descriptions of the main primary elements included in this study: Orifice Measuring Points Orifice plates are the most common type of primary element. An orifice plate is a flat, usually round piece of metal, often steel, with an opening or orifice in it. The orifice plate needs to be positioned at a correct position in the flowstream for it to function as a primary element for the purpose of making a differential pressure flow measurement. For it to be so positioned, it must be held in place. This is typically done by an orifice assembly, an orifice flange, or a holding element. This study defines an orifice measuring point as having the following three components: An orifice plate An orifice assembly, flange, or holding element A valve manifold

4 4 Pitot Tubes Pitot tubes are of two types: Single port Multiport averaging Pitot tubes A single port Pitot tube includes an L-shaped tube measuring impact pressure. This tube is inserted into the flowstream, with the opening facing directly into the flow. Another tube measuring static pressure has an opening parallel to the direction of flow. Flowrate is proportional to the difference between impact pressure and static pressure. Photo courtesy of Veris A multiport averaging Pitot tube has multiple ports to measure impact pressure and static pressure at different points. The DP transmitter computes flowrate by taking the average of the differences in pressure readings at different points. Venturi Tube A Venturi tube is a flow tube that has a tapered inlet and a diverging exit. A differential pressure transmitter measures pressure drop and uses this value to calculate flowrate. Photo courtesy of ABB Photo courtesy of ABB Flow Nozzles A flow nozzle is a flow tube with a smooth entry and a sharp exit. A differential pressure transmitter computes flowrate based on the difference between upstream pressure and downstream pressure. Flow nozzles are mainly used for high-velocity, erosive, non-viscous flows. Flow nozzles are sometimes used as an alternative to orifice plates when erosion or cavitation would damage an orifice plate. They offer excellent long-term accuracy. Study Segmentation Geographic Regions North America Western Europe Eastern Europe / FSU Mideast / Africa Japan China Asia / Pacific (except for Japan and China) Latin America (including Caribbean and Mexico)

5 Primary elements Orifice Measuring Points (Averaging) Pitot Tubes o Single Port o Multi-Port/Averaging Venturi Tubes Flow Nozzles Other (e.g., Cones, Wedges, Laminar Flow) Fluid Types Petroleum Liquids Non-petroleum Liquids Gas Steam Air 5 Industries Oil and Gas Upstream Oil Midstream Gas Midstream Oil Refining Gas Processing Oil Downstream Gas Downstream Chemicals Applications Custody Transfer: Oil / Petroleum Liquids Custody Transfer: Gas Wet Gas Metering Allocation Metering: Oil / Petroleum Liquids Allocation Metering: Gas LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Distribution Channels Direct Sales Independent Representatives Distributors E-Business Food and Beverage Pharmaceutical Pulp and Paper Metals and Mining Electric Power Water and Wastewater Other (e.g., HVAC, Semiconductor) Gas Gathering Stations Well Head Monitoring In-plant Measurement HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Other Customer Types End-users OEMs Systems Integrators Engineers / Consultants

6 6 The study provides the following information about the primary elements market. primary elements in revenues and units worldwide and by region in 2017, with forecastss through 2022 primary elements by type worldwide and by region in 2017 Average Selling Price of primary elements by type worldwide and by region orifice measuring points worldwide and by region Pitot tubes worldwide and by region Venturi tubes worldwide and by region cones worldwide and by region flow nozzles worldwide and by region wedge elements worldwide and by region other primary elements worldwide and by region Other vital information in this study Growth rates worldwide and by region Discussion of market forces at work Market shares for the leading suppliers of primary elements Detailed product descriptions by supplier Company profiles Strategies for success Company Profiles We provide company profiles of the major primary elements suppliers. The following is a partial list of the companies that are included: ABB Ltd. McCrometer Air Monitor Primary Flow Signal BIF SAMIL Industry Canalta Controls Ltd. Solartron ISA Emerson Automation Solutions: The Measurement Company o Daniel Division Veris (now Armstrong) o Rosemount Division Flow Research Team Dr. Jessee Yoder Dr. Jessee Yoder is President of Flow Research Inc., a company he founded in Dr. Yoder has 28 years of experience as a writer and an analyst in process control and instrumentation. Since 1990, he has written more than 180 market research studies, most of them regarding flow and instrumentation. Dr. Yoder has also written more than 250 articles on flow and instrumentation for trade journals. Links to many of these articles can be found at He has also written two books, and holds a patent for a flowmeter. The World Market for Primary Elements, 2 nd Edition Flow Research, Inc.

7 7 Belinda Burum, Vice President, worked in journalism and advertising, then in high tech as a writer, marketing communications manager, and customer references consultant. She joined Flow Research in 2002, and has worked on many projects, studies and publications. Norm Weeks, Senior Market Analyst, joined Flow Research in November 2004 after 24-years with Verizon specializing in innovative solutions for major enterprises, introducing new products and lifecycle management strategies, and product marketing. He also served as Director of the Urban Fellows Institute in New York. At Flow Research, he is involved in project development, research, analysis and writing. In addition to working on studies, custom projects are a specialty. He also contributes to White Papers, Worldflow and other publications. Harry Lund, Sales Director, joined Flow Research in October He has 45 years experience in the flow measurement industry with several US and international corporations. From beginning as a technical writer, he advanced through communication systems, application engineering, and product management to VP Sales, Service, and Marketing. At Flow Research, his experience and skills with people, products and the flow measurement business world are a valuable resource for our customers and us. Harry also has a forte for formulating strategies to enable companies to compete more effectively in the marketplace. Leslie Buchanan, Publication Production Associate, and Research Assistant, joined Flow Research in March 2010, with skills from a variety of work and life experiences. Early on, she worked on the database, customer contact, and publication formats. She became increasingly involved in many capacities with Flow Research studies, Worldflow and other publications. David Goldstein, Business Analyst, joined Flow Research in September He has an MBA from Boston University and 30 years of professional experience including various management positions in Sales and Marketing with consumer product companies. David developed products and programs for customers as large as Wal-Mart and as small as independent corner drug stores. At Flow Research, he combines his market research and business analyst skills with his astuteness and organizational abilities to assist with research and writing for studies and projects. Victoria Tuck, Administrative Assistant, joined Flow Research in June, She has experience in both the fast-paced law firms of Boston, and in various nonprofit organizations. She handles a variety of office functions essential to keep any business running as well as assisting in other ways, including the contacts database and news for the Worldflow publications. Christina Glaser, Website Design & Maintenance, joined Flow Research in October She is a seasoned software programmer, systems architect, and developer with significant website experience. At Flow Research, she took on the major role of refreshing, improving, organizing and maintaining our many company websites, also gathering news content for some.

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9 9 27 Water Street Wakefield, MA United States [1] [1] (fax) Daniel Bernoulli, The Flow Research Founding Sponsor Program Flow Research instituted the Founding Sponsor Program to produce studies that most closely match our clients needs. This program enables companies who wish to participate at a high level in a study s research to influence its scope and segmentation. In addition, Founding Sponsors receive regular updates from Flow Research on study progress, and receive a significant discount on the purchase of the study upon its completion. Procedure: Early in the planning phase of a study, Founding Sponsors receive a proposal that includes the proposed segmentation. Founding Sponsors can propose additional segmentation, and can also suggest changes to the proposed segmentation. While the decision to adopt particular segmentation ultimately lies with Flow Research, and is based on input from all contributors, we do our best to accommodate the specific needs of each of our clients. During the research phase of a study, Flow Research issues interim reports to program sponsors that provide updates on the progress of the research. These reports are sent to the Founding Sponsors, who are then invited to provide any additional input or comments to the study. Being a Founding Sponsor requires making an early commitment to purchase the study. However, in return, Founding Sponsors receive a significant discount off the usual retail price of the study. Payment can be made either in one amount at the beginning of the study, or split into two, with the second payment due upon delivery of the completed study. For additional details, or to learn how the Founding Sponsor Program might benefit you, please contact Norm Weeks at [1] , or at norm@flowresearch.com. We look forward to working with you!

10 10 The World Market for Primary Elements, 2 nd Edition Updated to 2017! 27 Water Street Wakefield, MA United States [1] [1] (fax) Why Flow Research? We specialize in flowmeter markets and technologies We have researched all flowmeter types We study suppliers, distributors, and end-users Our worldwide network of contacts provides a unique perspective Our mission is to supply the data to help your business succeed